CHICAGO — An exhibition of works by photographer inkedKenny opens on Friday, Jan. 26, in the Guest Artist Gallery at the Leather Archives & Museum.

The Archives said in a press release that an opening reception for the exhibition is Jan. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission for the reception is free, but 21 and over only. refreshments will be served. inkedKenny will be in attendance to talk about his photography and what inspired many of his black-and-white and color images included in the show. Refreshments will be served.

CHICAGO — The foodie website Eater Chicago has just released it’s first documentary. However, instead of something on the high-end dining options in the city, the documentary actually discussed the changing face of Chicago’s most well known gay neighborhood, Boystown. INTO Managing Editor Zach Stafford, a Chicago native who spent a lot of time in…

CHICAGO — A new kink community discussion group is having a meeting on Jan. 27 at the Merlo Branch Library in Chicago. From their Fetlife post: If you’re just starting out in kink, new to the public community, coming back after a hiatus, or just curious about how any of this stuff works, this is…

CHICAGO — The Chicago Puppy Patrol will be having their annual Town Hall meeting this Sunday, Jan. 21, at CellBlock in Chicago. From the Facebook event: Every year, Chicago Puppy Patrol hosts their annual Town Hall meeting at Cell Block in January. This business meetings gives the board a chance to discuss what CPP has…

CHICAGO — A fundraiser for inclusive organizations will be this weekend at Jackhammer in Chicago. From the Facebook event: Originally this was going to be a fundraiser for Bayard Matty and Midwest Drummer 2017 – Daddy B for their travel fund, with the events that transpired this week, I have decided to move in a different direction. All funds…

CHICAGO — Chicago-area bondage education group Chicago Rope is moving on from Galleria Domain 2, but saying good-bye with a party. From Chicago Rope: After over two years of working together, our partnership with GD2 is coming to an end. We owe GD2 a huge debt of gratitude for their support. Without them, Chicago Rope…

CHICAGO — Galleria Domain 2, a Chicago kink playspace, will have their monthly Newcomer’s Social on Jan. 13. From GD2: As an open house, it’s an opportunity to see GD2 in the light of day in a no pressure, no play setting. At 4:15 there is an optional guided tour followed by a Q&A session, so come…

CHICAGO — Pride Arts Center has announced a new, monthly LGBTQ film festival in Chicago. Called the Pride Film Festival, it will feature new and independent features, documentaries and shorts the second Tuesday of each month. It kicks off on January 9. This month’s theme will be Issues, Anxieties and Obsessions. Another Day (Rozana) –…

PALATINE — A federal judge denied a request for a court order to block a transgender student’s use of the girls’ locker room on Tuesday. The Daily Herald of Arlington Heights reported that federal Judge Jorge Alonso cited the availability of privacy stalls for all students in the locker rooms as a factor in deciding not to…

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